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What to know about Sunday's Oscars
by Bob Mondello
A preview of what observers are expecting — potential firsts, records and oddities — at the 95th Academy Awards on Sunday.
Peterson Zah, revered former leader of the Navajo Nation, has died
by Ryan Heinsius
Peterson Zah, president of the Navajo Nation during tumultuous times in the 1980s has died. He's being remembered for helping secure long-term benefits for the nation from energy development.
Rockslide repairs are underway on California's Pacific Coast Highway
by Amy Mayer
The parade of storms that have pummeled California this winter caused hundreds of rockslides around the state. Now, geologists are out assessing new risks and shoring up protections.
February job growth has some positive signs for the Fed
U.S. employers added 311,000 jobs in February, a modest slowdown from the month before. The jobs report will be closely studied by the Federal Reserve as policymakers try to battle inflation.
A cat lover tried to leave a fortune to her town's strays. It almost didn't work out
by Jeff Guo
When Barbara Thorpe died in 2002, she left almost all of her money — $200,000 — to benefit the cats of her hometown, Dixfield, Maine. But that decision turned into a huge legal battle.
Racial bias in home appraising prompts changes in the industry
by Jennifer Ludden
Accusations of racial bias are fueling changes in the home appraisal industry. Companies say modernizing the technology and data they use will help limit discrimination.
Taiwan's president plans a U.S. visit with an eye on China tensions
by Emily Feng
Do high-profile visits from U.S. leaders to Taiwan hurt or help? Do they really matter?
What a TikTok ban could mean for Americans
by Bobby Allyn
In recent days it's seemed like there's a greater chance that Americans will be blocked from using the popular app TikTok. A ban wouldn't be simple and could have implications far beyond our phones.
Dina Nayeri's relationship with belief changed while writing 'Who Gets Believed?'
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with author Dina Nayeri about her new book Who Gets Believed? and how expanding the stories we are familiar with can help us to believe strangers and vulnerable populations.